Fritz-Fröhlich trail
From Wilhering Abbey - museum with the Fröhlich collection and the artist's studio to the grave (bronze sculpture "Job") in the Ottensheim cemetery and back to Wilhering
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip
- Suitable for strollers
- Disability access
The start is Wilhering Abbey. Visit the beautiful rococo church (17th century) and the collection of the Upper Austrian painter Fritz Fröhlich in the museum. It is the starting point for the Fritz-Fröhlich hiking trail. It leads past the idyllic Bräuhaus pond to the former artist's studio, further up the Hofberg, past the Marian chapel and across the "Rosenfeld" to probably the most beautiful viewpoint in the municipality with views over the Danube valley to the Pöstlingberg. The trail then descends, crossing the federal road to the Danube. Young hikers can let off steam at the large playground here or cool off in the water at the nearby sandbank. Enjoy a somewhat different boat ride over the Danube to Ottensheim using the cable ferry. Along the Danube, the hiking trail leads to the cemetery where the grave with the Job sculpture by the painter is located. Via the marketplace, you return to the ferry and back to the Wilhering Danube shore. Along the idyllic towpath, you reach Wilhering Abbey again.Tip:
Visit Wilhering Abbey, the abbey museum (also interesting for children!), the rococo church, guided tour of the abbey (church, cloister, museum), abbey park with old, unique trees and tree educational trail (guided tours by high school students possible). The new monastery gate also houses a monastery café and monastery shop.
Wine from the leased vineyards near Krems is also available there with its own label.
At Rosenfeld, you can especially enjoy the magnificent view and on the ferry the Danube, the ships, and the view of the power plant. Large playground in Ottensheim and on the shore (here with a mooring). Dining option at the Greek restaurant Dionysos with a beautiful view of the Danube.
Return via the idyllic towpath. Into the monastery café, where coffee, cake, drinks, and a monastery snack from regional suppliers can be consumed on a self-service basis. Possibility of a small stroller-friendly route also with a guided "Abbey route" of the planet path.
Equipment:Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:
www.wilhering.at
http://stiftwilhering.at
http://stiftwilhering.at/kultur/museum-stift-wilhering
http://stiftwilhering.at/kultur/fritz-frohlich-sammlung
https://www.dionysos-restaurant.at/
http://www.faehre-ottensheim.at/
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55 0
Chronik
1600 v.Chr. erste Besiedelung des Kürnberges 15. v.Chr. – 488 n.Chr. Römer dringen bis zur Donau vor – Provinz Noricum, röm. Funde: Münzen, Gefäße, röm. Ziegelofen und Wachturm 500 Bajuwarenniederlassungen, dieser Zeit entstammt die Nachsilbe „ing“ 985 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung 12 Jh. Gründung der Zisterze von Ulrich und Cholo von Wilhering, Baubeginn des Klosters 1237 Friedrich der Streitbare bewilligt dem Kloster die Gerichtsbarkeit über seine Untertanen durch Hofrichter – Hofrichterhaus, heute Landesmusikschule 1733 Zerstörung des Klosters durch Brandstiftung, Wiederaufbau der Kirche im Rokokostil 1794 Im alten Grundbuch sind Katastralgemeinden Dörnbach, Schönering und Wilhering verzeichnet 7.5.1973 Führung des Gemeindewappens 9.7.1979 Markterhebung der Gemeinde Wilhering.
Wallfahrtskirche „Maria vom guten Rat“ – Pfarrkirche zum Hl. St. Stefanus
Die Wallfahrtskirche findet man nach einer Wanderung am „Jakobsweg“ durch den Kürnbergerwald in Dörnbach. Die spätgotische Außenkanzel ist einzigartig in Österreich. Das Bildnis „Maria vom guten Rat“ ist eine Nachbildung des Gnadenbildes aus dem ital. Wallfahrtsort Ganazzano. In Dörnbach können Sie auch eine private Bierbrauerei besichtigen (Voranmeldung).
Die Pfarrkirche in Schönering
liegt an der Donausteigrundroute. Die gotische Kirche wurde 750 errichtet und 985 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt. In Dörnbach und Schönering finden Sie Gasthaus, Übernachtung, Bushaltestelle und Spielplatz.
Seats 14; homemade pastries, wholemeal products, spelt pastries; Schanigarten, breakfast from 5:30 a.m.
Ristorante - Bar - Caffè DANUBIO
The most beautiful terrace along the Danube cycle path. Our Italian team serves original Italian dishes. 6 comfortable guest rooms with shower/bath, WC, Sat-Tv.
Location: On the Danube
On the Danube cycle path
In the centre of Ottensheim
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to sunbathe or want to refresh yourself in the cool water - the Danube offers numerous opportunities for relaxation. This natural Danube beach is ideal for a break or a refreshing dip on hot days.
Your safety is important to us. We therefore advise against jumping directly into the river. Please refresh yourself carefully in the Danube, as it is a waterway. Enjoy the refreshing Danube accesses responsibly and safely!
Secret landmark, founded in 1871, idyllic connection from one side to the other, perfect for cyclists on Europe's No. 1 cycle route, the Danube Cycle Path.
Cozy wine bar, homemade pastries, snacks, cozy and sunny guest garden, 60 seats
First church built 1200, new church built from 1462-67, late Gothic-building with Baroque changes. The registry is an Annex with a tomb as charnel house. The 72-m high Tower had an onion dome till the fire 1899. It got capped with a small pointes Roof afterwards.
Pizzas according to original Italian recipes, exclusively freshly cooked pasta, special dishes (e.g. mussels) to order, excellent wines.
Food, drink, sport, culture ...
Greek and Italian specialities and pizzeria, warm cuisine throughout
The 850-year-old Cistercian monastery has shaped the community in many ways. The interior is decisive for the building's reputation. The effect is based on the harmony of the extremely varied, colorful, picturesque, figurative and ornamental decoration as well as the well thought-out incidence of light.
Registration
zentralverwaltung@stiftwilhering.at
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-12
Monastery gate
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311 - 60
Getting there
coming from Linz and Eferding via Nibelungen federal road 129,
from Traun via Kürnberger country road,
from Ottensheim via ferry
Public Transit
How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region?
The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane.
From Linz to the Wilhering bus stop: Wilia bus line (except Sun/Public holidays, when AST runs at certain times), OÖVV (Postbus also coming from Eferding) to Wilhering; from Traun, Leonding to the Hitzing traffic hub with Welser, LILO, Linz lines then continuing with Wilia to Wilhering
Parking
Wilhering Abbey parking lot
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Suitable for families
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
Altitude profile - Fritz-Fröhlich trail
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